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Clamp Forklift Operator

Compton, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Clamp Forklift Operator (Forklift Certified) Location: Compton, CA Pay Rate: $20/hour Schedule: Sunday through Friday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Overtime: Mandatory Employment Type: Warehouse We are seeking ...

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Clamp Forklift Operator

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$21 - $22/hr

Clamp Sit-Down Forklift Operator - Fort Worth, TX Schedule: * Monday- Friday with weekends if needed! Pay: $21.00-$22.00/hour (Paid weekly!) Are you an experienced Clamp Forklift Operator looking for ...

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Clamp Forklift Operator

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Clamp Forklift Operator Large logistics company seeks 30 Forklift Operators to drive clamp forklifts throughout their facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. $$ EARN 18.50-19.00 AN HOUR $$ OVERTIME ...

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Clamp Forklift Operator

Compton, CA · On-site

$20/hr

Clamp Forklift Operator (Forklift Certified) Location: Compton, CA Pay Rate: $20/hour Schedule: Sunday through Friday | 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM Overtime: Mandatory Employment Type: Warehouse We are seeking ...

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Clamp Forklift Operator

Santa Fe Springs, CA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Clamp Forklift Operator Large logistics company seeks 30 Forklift Operators to drive clamp forklifts throughout their facility located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. $$ EARN 18.50-19.00 AN HOUR $$ OVERTIME ...

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Sit-Down Forklift

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$18.25 - $21.50/hr

Job Summary: We're hiring a Forklift Clamp Operator to support warehouse operations in a high-volume facility specializing in large appliances, including refrigerators. This role requires experience ...

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Clamp Forklift Truck Operator

Oak Creek, WI

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Clamp Forklift Truck Operator We are seeking an experienced and safety-driven Clamp Truck Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

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Clamp Forklift Operator

North Andover, MA · On-site

$22/hr

Operating clamp trucks and other forklifts safely and efficiently is a central responsibility of this role. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: * High school diploma or equivalent required KEY ...

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How much do clamp operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for clamp operator in the United States is $17.51, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.11 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Clamp Operators face during daily operations, and how can they overcome them?

Clamp Operators often encounter challenges such as handling irregularly shaped or heavy loads, maintaining precision while operating machinery, and ensuring safety during the movement of materials. To overcome these obstacles, operators should be diligent in following safety protocols, participate in regular equipment training, and communicate closely with team members to coordinate movements. Staying updated on maintenance requirements and being proactive in reporting equipment issues can also help prevent accidents and minimize downtime.

What are clamp operators?

Clamp operators are skilled workers who operate machinery equipped with clamps to move, lift, and secure heavy materials, such as lumber, steel, or large containers, in warehouses, manufacturing plants, or shipping yards. They ensure that materials are safely and efficiently positioned for processing, storage, or transport. Clamp operators must follow safety protocols, perform routine equipment checks, and sometimes assist with loading and unloading shipments. Their work helps maintain workflow efficiency and workplace safety in material-handling environments.

What is the difference between Clamp Operator vs Forklift Operator?

AspectClamp Operator

Required CredentialsOSHA certification, on-the-job training
Work EnvironmentWarehouses, manufacturing plants, shipping yards
Employer & Industry UsageLogistics, manufacturing, distribution centers
Common Search & ComparisonHandling specific materials, equipment operation

The Clamp Operator specializes in using clamp attachments to handle and move materials, often in warehouses and manufacturing settings. In contrast, a Forklift Operator primarily uses forklifts to lift and transport pallets and heavy loads. While both roles require certification and work in similar environments, their equipment and material handling techniques differ. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and job seekers find the right fit for their skills and industry needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Clamp Operator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Clamp Operator, you need a solid understanding of warehouse operations, forklift driving skills, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with clamp truck equipment, warehouse management systems, and safety certifications such as OSHA forklift certification are important. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These skills ensure safe, efficient material handling and help maintain productivity and workplace safety.
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Infographic showing various Clamp Operator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,412 per year, or $17.5 per hour.
Forklift Equipment Operator/Paper Clamp Operator

Forklift Equipment Operator/Paper Clamp Operator

Seaonus

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

$15.75 - $18.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

***Forklift/Clamp Experience Required***

About Enstructure

Enstructure is a leading U.S. marine terminal and logistics company that owns and operates an integrated network of dry, breakbulk, and liquid bulk terminals across the country. Our mission is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient logistics services that support our customers' growth and success. We are committed to fostering a culture of safety, integrity, and opportunity, where every team member is empowered and valued.

Join a team where your contributions make a meaningful impact, and your growth is supported every step of the way.


Equipment Operator employees must:

  • Possess a valid TWIC.
  • Safety-toe boots/shoes.
  • are not using cellular phones while on duty.
  • Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Able to follow verbal and written instructions.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

As an Equipment Operator at Enstructure, you will play a key role in supporting terminal operations by safely operating a variety of heavy equipment to load, unload, move, and stage cargo. This includes forklifts, paper clamp trucks, stackers, front-end loaders, and other specialized equipment used in port and warehouse operations. You must maintain a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and productivity while ensuring cargo is handled according to operational and customer standards. While maintaining inventory and ensuring production organization and cleanliness.

Candidates must be willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed, including extended schedules of 6 to 7 consecutive days during peak operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintain coordination of team functions, ensuring continuous control of the daily team operations. Consistently aware of work conditions, time, service, and quality.
  • Establishes leadership in terms of setting examples in appearance, attendance, demeanor, responsibility, and dedication to the company.
  • Lift, stack, unstack, and move bulk and break-bulk materials using diesel, electric, or propane-powered trucks equipped with fork or clamp attachments.
  • Ensure goods are stored in the correct area for efficient retrieval.
  • Load and unload trailers, containers, boxcars, and cargo off vessels.
  • May perform a variety of manual duties, including lashing and shoring cargo aboard the ship, attaching slings, hooks, or other lifting devices to the winch for loading or unloading, and signaling other workers to move, raise, or lower cargo. May direct the activities of the cargo gang, less experienced stevedores.
  • Performs quality-checking and escorting responsibilities as required and other duties as assigned.
  • Notify the supervisor of unsafe situations or not in the best interest of the team.
  • Responsible for ensuring all team tasks are completed by the end of the shift.
  • Works on miscellaneous projects as needed.
  • Able to function independently, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate initiative and tact in handling all the above responsibilities.
  • Adhering to the Company’s safety policies and procedures, those set out by OSHA.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirement:

  • Can pass written and equipment operation forklift certification tests. Basic knowledge areas include Safety Procedures; Truck Inspections; Storage and Exchange Points; Counterbalance Effect; Stability Triangle; Center of Gravity; Equipment Terminology; Attachments, Load centers; Battery Inspection; and Material handling including loading and de-stacking, unloading, and stacking of counterbalance, traveling, Ramps, Trailers, and parking.
  • Knowledge and willingness to perform all responsibilities of each position within the team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, respectful and kind to self and others.
  • Resourceful, well-organized, and dependable.
  • Good organizational skills
  • Ability to communicate with diverse personalities.
  • Be attentive to details and be able to work and make decisions logically and independently.
  • Good understanding of warehouse operations.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

  • Communication skills

Provide clear instructions/directions.

  • Reasoning skills

Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

  • Time Management

Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:

0%-10%

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

  • Ability to regularly stand, walk long distances, and talk and hear.
  • Ability to frequently use hands and arms to grab, handle, or feel, and reach.
  • Ability to occasionally sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.
  • Ability to occasionally climb ladders or stairs.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds, with assistance or lifting machinery as necessary.
  • Must wear Seaonus required safety PPE, Safety vest, hardhat, gloves, etc.
  • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Working indoors and outdoors.
  • Excessive heat or cold, extreme weather conditions, excessive humidity or dampness, or chilling.
  • Slippery and uneven walking surfaces.
  • Work around moving objects, vehicles, and moving machinery/heavy equipment.



7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Weekends and Holidays as needed, Overtime, and extended schedules of 6 to 7 consecutive days during peak operations.